Jamaal Wilkes was born on May 2, 1953 in Berkeley, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975), Trapper John, M.D. (1979) and The Cardiac Kids. He has been married to Valerie Topping since 1980. They have three children. He was previously married to Joycelyn Bramlette.
Started at small forward on NBA championship teams with the Golden
State Warriors in 1974-1975 and the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979-1980 and
1981-1982.
Upon entering the NBA, he converted to Islam and legally changed his
name to Jamaal Abdul-Lateef, but retained the surname Wilkes throughout
his NBA career.
Professional basketball player
Forward for Golden State Warriors (1974-1977), Los Angeles Lakers
(1977-1985) and Los Angeles Clippers (1985-1986).
Changed his name to Jamaal Wilkes and was popularly known by that name
in the NBA.